FarmPlan21 workshops coming to Meredith

Central Victorian
farmers will have the opportunity to create a digital map of their farm when
Agriculture Victoria delivers a FarmPlan21 course in Meredith this March.

Training in the use of a
simple mapping program is just one feature of the FarmPlan21 training program.

The course, which is
delivered one day (six hours) per week, over four weeks guides farmers through
the process of creating or updating a whole farm plan and setting realistic goals
for their business.

Agriculture Victoria
Land Management Extension Officer, Heather Field, said the workshops were designed
to consider the needs and challenges of each individual business.

"Participants will be
guided through a process to determine the medium and long term directions of
their farm, with the assistance of experts in the field," she said.

"The overarching aim is
for participants to identify options to improve farm productivity, sustainability
and resilience to shocks or changes, such as climate variability."

The course will cover:

vision and goal setting

soil productivity and soil health

land capability

farm water supply

grazing and pasture management

risk management (biosecurity, climate and fire).

The FarmPlan21 course will
be held at Meredith Community Centre (4 Russell Street) over four Fridays
during March (2, 9, 16 and 23 March).

Sessions will run from
9.30am to 3pm and will include presentations from guest speakers, as well as
visits to local farms.

The cost of taking part
is $100 per business and lunch is provided.

The course will be
delivered by Agriculture Victoria, with support from the Leigh Catchment Group.

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